Deep in the Russian lands two gulfs of the Sea of ​​Japan protrude. One of them is Amursky, and the second is Ussuriysky gulf. Vladivostok is located just between them, on the outskirts of the long and wooded Muravyov-Amursky Peninsula. In this article we will introduce you to the Ussuri Bay and its many bays.
Ussuri Bay: photo and a brief geographical description
Cold, harsh, uninhabited, but incredibly beautiful, this is what Ussuri Bay, located in the Russian Far East, looks like. Nevertheless, there are several dozen hotels, recreation centers and beaches on its shores, where you can relax and sunbathe in the summertime. Where is the Ussuri Bay? And what are its sizes?
Ussuri Bay is located within the Primorsky Territory of Russia. It washes from the east the Muravyov-Amursky peninsula, on which the city of Vladivostok is located. Compared to his "brother" - the Amur Bay, it is much wider, deeper and ... colder. In winter, the northern waters of the bay, as a rule, freeze. Although the thickness of the ice cover is small.
Ussuri Bay has the following parameters:
- length - 67 km;
- width (maximum) - 55 km;
- depth (maximum) - 69 meters;
- total area - 1155 sq. km;
- The coastline is 243 km long.
Recreational and tourist potential of the Ussuri Bay
Ussuri Bay has a certain recreational and tourist potential. On its shores are dozens of campsites, hotels and recreation centers, where you can stay either in comfortable rooms or in wooden summer houses. The cost of a standard double room starts here from 600 rubles per day.
Beaches and recreational areas on the shores of the Ussuri Bay are quite popular among the residents of Vladivostok, primarily due to the clear sea and beautiful wild landscapes. In addition, local forests attract tourists with an abundance of edible mushrooms and berries. Passive beach vacations here can be successfully combined with active hiking and forest walks.
The largest number of beaches and recreation areas are concentrated on the west coast of the bay, at Cape Vilkova and Muravyiny. A motorway runs along the entire coast, so you can easily reach any of the tourist centers by car at any time of the year.
Settlements on the shores of the bay
On the coast of the Ussuri Gulf there are a number of settlements. The largest of them, of course, the city of Vladivostok is the main financial and cultural center of the entire Far East. In addition to it, on the shores of the bay is located the city of Bolshoi Kamen, town. Shkotovo, two villages (Emar and Mysova) and three villages (Oleniy, Rechitsa and Sukhodol).
Why are the above settlements interesting? So, the city of Bolshoi Kamen, located on the eastern shore of the bay, is known for the construction of the largest shipyard in Russia - the “Star-DSME”. The city has a bay, which is ideal for parking large ships.
But the village of Shkotovo can be attractive to tourists. In its vicinity there is a unique safari park where bears, eagle owls, owls, deer, Amur tigers and other animals live. The pride and zest of the park is the Far Eastern leopard, brought here from the Czech Republic in 2016.
Ussuri Bay
The coastline of the Ussuri Bay is densely indented with bays and capes. Moreover, the eastern coast is dissected much stronger.
In total, there are several tens of bays of various sizes in the bay. Some of them have quite colorful and unusual names. Listed below are all the bays of the Ussuri Bay:
- Podyapolsky.
- Five Hunters.
- Ilmovaya.
- Andreeva.
- Sukhodol.
- Telyakovsky.
- Formic.
- Artist's Cove.
- Emar.
- Three pigs.
- Azure
- Airborne.
- Glass.
- Ermine.
- Intermediate.
- Patroclus.
- Ajax.
- Paris.
The largest of them is Muravyinaya Bay. It is located in the northern part of the bay. The bay is known for having one of the four gambling zones officially authorized in Russia. Two more bays of the Ussuri Bay should be described in more detail.
Lazurnaya Bay - beaches and music
On the west coast of the bay there is an elongated 3-kilometer bay with the poetic name Lazurnaya (former name - Shamora). It is known for its beaches, disco bars, cafes and attractions.
This is one of the most favorite vacation spots for residents of the city of Vladivostok. On the shores of the Cote d'Azur there are several pensions and tourist centers. In summer, you can not only swim and sunbathe, but also swim in boats, mini-boats and jet skis. By the way, in 2016 the beach of the Cote d'Azur entered the TOP-10 of the best beaches in Russia (according to the analytical publication "TurStat").
And Shamora Bay is closely connected ... with musical creativity. She is mentioned in the song of the popular rock band “Alice”, and one of the studio albums of the group “Mumiy Troll” is called “Shamora”. In addition, on the shores of the bay since 1976, a festival of the song "Seaside Strings" has been held.
Unique beach in Glass Bay
On the western shore of the Ussuri Bay is another very interesting bay - Glass. And this name is by no means accidental. A few decades ago it was turned into a huge dump of glass containers. Thousands of broken bottles of beer, wine, vodka and other alcoholic beverages with a thick layer covered almost the entire area of ​​this tiny cove.
But nature, on this specific example of irresponsible human behavior, once again reminded the inhabitants of the Earth who is the full owner here. In just a couple of decades, sea waves have honed and polished glass to a state of perfectly smooth pebbles.
Today the beach of Glass Bay shines in the sun with all the colors of the rainbow. And now you can walk on it barefoot, absolutely not afraid to cut yourself on the sharp edges of the glass. After all, they are no longer here. No one! The elements of the sea eliminated absolutely all traces of human recklessness.
It is curious that nowadays the so-called "Glass" beach is protected by the state as a valuable natural monument. Both locals and travelers from other countries regularly come here to relax and make a series of stunningly vibrant and vibrant photographs.